Which of the following choices lists atomic particles ordered from smallest to largest in size?
A) atom,nucleus,proton,electron
B) electron,proton,nucleus,atom
C) proton,electron,nucleus,atom
D) atom,electron,nucleus,proton

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The electron is the smallest atomic particle, followed by proton and then nucleus, which contains both protons and neutrons. The atom as a whole is larger than its individual components but is still larger than the nucleus. Thus, the correct order from smallest to largest is electron, proton, nucleus, and atom. Choice B correctly lists the particles in this order.

Which of the Following Choices Lists Atomic Particles Ordered from Smallest